Folk festival fills Старые Быги with traditional music, dance, and food

Sphynx cat lounging on a floral duvet in Votkinsk

Lakeside morning in Votkinsk, from café interiors to open water

Street murals and public art line the walls of Sharkan, Russia

Afternoon at Votkinsk's lakeside park and modern waterfront

A summer afternoon across Izhevsk's streets and public squares

Waterfront, theatre facades, and ice cream on a Votkinsk morning

Backyard afternoon in Votkinsk: kids, dogs, and barbecue